Writing
Journal 3 requires you to summarize what you have learned from Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, and a minimum of four (4) court cases. Your journal must contain four sections and be written in a specific format.
You should have a minimum of four case briefings in section one. See the Journal Assignment Requirements topic for full details and the related chapter readings and case cases.
Chapters 7, 8, 9 & 10
Court Cases:
Schneckloth v Bustamonte 412 U.S 218
Welsh v Wisconsin 466 U.S. 740
U.S. v Biswell 406 U.S. 311
Schmerber v California 384 U.S. 757
U.S. v Jacobsen 466 U.S. 109
New York v Class 475 U.S. 106
Delaware v Prouse 440 U.S. 648
Florida v Jimeno 500 U.S. 248
Ohio v Robinette 519 U.S. 33
Illinois v Rodriguez 497 U.S. 117
Whren v United States 517 U.S. 806
New Jersey v T.L.O. 469 U.S. 325
Colonnade Catering Corporation v United States 397 US 72
Wyoming v Houghton 526 US 295
New York v Belton 453 US 454
Florida v Riley 488 U.S. 445
California v Greenwood 486 U.S. 35
Kyllo v United States 533 U.S. 27
Smith v Maryland 442 U. S. 735
Foster v California 394 U.S. 440
Neil v Biggers 409 U.S. 188
Manson v Brathwaite 432 U.S. 98
Stovall v Denno 388 U.S. 293
New York v Class 475 U.S. 106
Colorado v Bertine 479 U.S. 367
California v Ciraolo 476 U.S. 207
Oliver v United States 466 US 170
Arizona v Hicks 480 US 321
Journal Assignments
Journals are written assignments that require you to summarize and analyze what you have learned from the readings and discussions. Each journal must contain four sections and be written in a specific format.
The formal rules of proper English and grammar apply for these submissions, and points will be deducted for misspellings, incomplete sentences, and poor sentence structure. Further information will be posted on the Announcements page of the course during the first week. Journals may be single-spaced. Be sure to use 12-point font size and 1” margins for your paper. A reference list is not required. Look for specific length requirements within the description of each section.
Each journal must contain the following four sections and be written in the following format:
Name
Date
SECTION ONE
In this section, you are asked to provide a brief summary of the chapter readings and a minimum of 4 case briefs (see below for a listing of the assigned chapters and case briefings). Along with a summary, discuss your thoughts about the assigned readings. On what areas do you agree/disagree and what have you learned through the readings? This section should be at least six paragraphs in length, or an average of three paragraphs per chapter.
When you write the case briefs, be sure to follow the format for preparing briefs as specified in our text. I would suggest using this format with one addition. After you discuss the holding in Section 7, include a Section 8 which you title “My Thoughts.” In this section, discuss your opinion of the Decision reached in the case.
Do not copy and paste directly from the opinions. Use your own words. Only briefings on the assigned court cases will be accepted. The cases eligible for briefing are linked in the content area. You may also locate these cases through independent research from public domain websites.
SECTION TWO
Summarize your discussion participation and describe your feelings about the discussions for the week. One paragraph here should be sufficient.
SECTION THREE
Summarize your preparation for quizzes and progress toward completing assignments. What other activities did you perform that were class related? One paragraph here should be sufficient.
SECTION FOUR
In this section include a general narrative of your progress, problems, and successes. This is also an area for you to discuss anything you feel is relevant that was not covered in another section. One paragraph is sufficient.
